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Date-Sweetened Vanilla Chai Protein Shake, plated

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Date-Sweetened Vanilla Chai Protein Shake

  • 5 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 315 kcal / serving

A creamy date-sweetened vanilla chai shake with yogurt and milk that comes together quickly. The spiced blend and protein help it fit into a simple weeknight routine.

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Vegetarian · 5-minute dinner · Mealime recipe

Ingredients

  • ¼ cupmedjool dates, pitted
  • ½ cupplain Greek yogurt
  • 12 fl ozwhole milk

From the pantry: cardamom, ground, cinnamon, ground, cloves, ground, salt, vanilla extract, vanilla whey-based protein powder (containing 20 grams protein/serving)

Cookware

hand or regular blender · measuring cups · measuring spoons

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Directions

  1. Measure and prepare: have all ingredients ready and consider whether you want a thinner shake by planning for a bit more liquid if needed.
  2. In the blender, combine milk, yogurt, pitted dates, vanilla extract, vanilla whey protein powder, and the ground cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and the dates are fully integrated, about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Check the consistency; if it seems too thick, add a splash more milk and blend briefly to loosen.
  5. Taste and adjust with a touch more vanilla or salt if desired, then blend again quickly to combine.
  6. Pour the shake evenly into two glasses and add ice if you prefer a colder drink.
  7. If you like added texture, top each glass with a few chopped dates or a light dusting of cinnamon and serve.

Two tips

  • Refrigerate the blended shake for up to 1 day; reblend briefly before serving.
  • For serving variety, offer a couple chopped dates or a pinch more cinnamon as a finish.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
315 kcal
Protein
33 g
Carbs
32 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
3 g
Sodium
142 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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